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How to get fromEngland to Cherbourgby car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), train, bus, car train, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from England to Cherbourg by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), train, bus, car train, or ferry

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from London to Poolecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    7h
    €55–424

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain train 3311 / ...
    7h
    €203–377

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Caen to Cherbourgbus bus
    12h 58m
    €134–249

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cherbourgcar car
    6h 29m
    €221–274

  5. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    10h 48m
    €66–346

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Wandsworth Police Station to International Port Coach Stopbus bus 030
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourgferry ferry
    12h 43m
    €147–257

England to Cherbourg by subway, foot, and train

Calendar133Weekly Services
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket€203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 296.7 km
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between England and Cherbourg, Normandy, France?

You can take a subway from Charing Cross station to Cherbourg via Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 7h.

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